Prime Minister Trudeau comes campaigning in Nanaimo

Canada’s prime minister was greeted by dozens of people while strolling along Nanaimo’s Harbourfront Walkway today.

PM Justin Trudeau was in the Harbour City on Monday as part of an effort to drum up support for Michelle Corfield, who was recently announced as the Liberal Party’s candidate in the upcoming byelection for the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding. The byelection will take place on May 6.

Trudeau and Corfield walked along the walkway where they briefly chatted and took photos with passers-by. Trudeau used the opportunity to introduce Corfield to many of the people he met during his stroll.

In front of a picturesque backdrop, the prime minister and Corfield chatted briefly in front of more than 15 reporters but didn’t take any questions from the media.

Was unfortunate that the media couldn't ask @JustinTrudeau any questions today in #Nanaimo. Instead, had to photograph him doing what he's very good at doing: Selfies, talking to people and taking photos with them. pic.twitter.com/hCuCc1KGXi

While the media didn't get to interview Trudeau, I will say it was a rare opportunity for local media to photograph @JustinTrudeau outside in #Nanaimo. He's been here before as PM but at events that were mainly indoors. pic.twitter.com/4yQwSGQT8R